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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.92, 79.76 and 47.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.92, 79.76 and 47.79 is: 72.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.92 : 79.76 = 47.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.92/79.76 = 47.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.92x = 79.76 × 47.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.92x = 3,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811.49/52.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.02

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